1394 PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the 1394 PCI Adapter
The 1394 PCI Adapter is designed to add FireWire
(1394a) interface to your PC or Mac computer for easy
connection to DV camcorders, hard disk drives (selfpowered), scanners, printers, and other 1394 devices.
Features and Benefits
• Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000 and
1394 OHCI 1.1 standards
• PCI 2.2 compliant and works in 32/64-bit, 3.3V or
5V PCI slots
• Provides three high-speed firewire ports for
connecting up to 63 devices
• Supports both asynchronous and isochronous data
transfer modes
• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,
and 400 Mbps
System Requirements
PC:
• Pentium II or equivalent PC with an available PCI
slot
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Mac:
• Power Mac computer with an available PCI slot
• Mac OS 8.6 or later
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Package Contents
• 1394 PCI Adapter
• This quick installation guide
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below, since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary. Refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer's
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot push
the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well
seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.
Figure 1. Inserting the PCI Board
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